adjourn — to temporarily stop a meeting or legal proceeding with the intention of resuming it later
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to temporarily stop a meeting or legal proceeding with the intention of resuming it later
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdʒɜːrn/
Korean meaning: (회의나 법정 등을) 휴회하다, 연기하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**져**언
Example Sentences
- The judge adjourned the trial when the defendant's lawyer suddenly started doing magic tricks.
- Parliament adjourned for the summer recess last Friday.
- After the formal presentation, the board adjourned to the golf course for 'further discussions'.
adjourn
VERB//əˈdʒɜːrn//
to temporarily stop a meeting or legal proceeding with the intention of resuming it later
The chairperson adjourns the board meeting until tomorrow morning
Adjourn with concern, tomorrow we return!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'ajourner', derived from 'à' (to) + 'jour' (day), literally meaning 'to put off to another day'. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
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📝Examples
“The judge adjourned the trial when the defendant's lawyer suddenly started doing magic tricks.”
“Parliament adjourned for the summer recess last Friday.”
“After the formal presentation, the board adjourned to the golf course for 'further discussions'.”
“The committee decided to adjourn until next week when more information becomes available.”
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